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Published in: Child's Nervous System 8-9/2005

01-08-2005 | Special Annual Issue

A history of the treatment of craniopharyngiomas

Authors: Arthur J. DiPatri Jr, Vikram Prabhu

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 8-9/2005

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Abstract

Rationale

Nearly 100 years have passed since the first surgical attempt to remove a craniopharyngioma was undertaken, and the management of patients with these tumors continues to both challenge and frustrate those involved with their treatment.

Methods

By constructing a historical framework from past literature on the treatment of craniopharyngioma, the authors have attempted to document the early and important events in the treatment of these tumors in order to add a historical dimension to their current treatment and to engender a more comprehensive understanding of the modern treatment of craniopharyngioma.

Conclusion

The application of radiotherapeutic techniques to the management of craniopharyngioma would begin to complement the role of surgery, but debate would soon emerge as to what constituted the most appropriate management for craniopharyngioma in children.
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Metadata
Title
A history of the treatment of craniopharyngiomas
Authors
Arthur J. DiPatri Jr
Vikram Prabhu
Publication date
01-08-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 8-9/2005
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-005-1224-3

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